Sydney Sweeney has entered her “Barbarella” era. Not only is the actor poised to play the space-adventurer in a reboot of the cult film, but she’s already channelling the character’s out-of-this-world style by donning a metallic breastplate for the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London on 16 Nov. “The White Lotus” star hit the red carpet in a daring metallic look that ticked all the fashion boxes. Styled by Molly Dickson, Sweeney wore a slim-fit black dress from LaQuan Smith’s spring/summer ’23 collection. The dress itself featured a mock neck, single sleeve, and dramatic train, yet the focal point was the cutout section across the chest and torso. To fill the negative space of the fabric, Sweeney wore a silver metallic breastplate. And sheR...
The stars of “The Crown” season 5 were out in force at the world premiere in London on 8 Nov. In celebration of the latest series, released on Netflix on 9 Nov., Australian actor Elizabeth Debicki oozed class in a stunning black Dior gown ahead of her debut as Princess Diana, as she takes over from Emma Corrin, who played the “people’s princess” in season 4. The chic black strapless dress, from Dior’s spring/summer 22 couture collection, was designed with cutout sections around the ribs and pleats around the chest. With added material around the neck to form a choker, the flowing fabric draped onto the floor, falling over the racerback design. Debicki’s gown felt like a modern iteration of Princess Diana‘s infamous “revenge dress”...
Supermodel Kate Moss has dominated the fashion industry for decades thanks to her stellar modelling career and cool personal style, and her sartorial reign is showing no signs of slowing down. Attending the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards in New York on 2 Nov., Moss stepped out in an olive green sheer gown that left her black thong visible in a look reminiscent of her infamous ’90s naked slip dress. Moss’s statement style put the fashion icon firmly in the spotlight for the evening. The backless dress, which hails from Saint Laurent’s spring 2023 runway, included a ruched top with extra fabric to form a hood. With a triangle cutout at the torso, the green fabric turned sheer from the waist and fell to the floor. The model wore a black thong underneath that matched her black...
Millie Bobby Brown stepped out in a gorgeous plunging gown for the premiere of “Enola Holmes 2” on 27 Oct. in New York City. Wearing an ethereal pink bespoke dress by Louis Vuitton, the 18-year-old actor oozed elegance as she posed with cast members including Henry Cavill, as well as her biggest fan: her boyfriend, Jake Bongiovi. The “Stranger Things” star opted for the bubblegum pink gown, as advised by her stylist Thomas Carter Phillips, which was littered with pewter floral and butterfly appliqué details. The plunging halterneck meant the dress was left backless, complete with a seam around the waist before the flowing fabric fell to the floor. She teamed the look with white platform sandals and multiple diamond hoop earrings. Her hair was given a middle parting ...
The National Television Awards, or the NTAs, are back for another year celebrating the best of the small screen. Taking place on Thursday, 13 October at the OVO Arena Wembley, the guest list was awash with iconic faces of British TV — and POPSUGAR were red carpet ready to watch the stars arrive in full glitz and glamour. With coveted awards up for grabs, all voted for by the public, with the likes of “Bridgerton“, “Sex Education“, and “Heartstopper” all in the running, competition for the top gongs was fierce. A whole host of TV talent was in attendance, too. New “Love Island” host Maya Jama looked glowing after the news broke this week of her new presenting gig, while this year’s winners, Ekin-su and Davide, were couple goals as they g...
An array of showstopping gowns were spotted at Kensington Palace, London, on 1 Aug. as stars attended the GRM Gala, a yearly celebration of Black excellence in the UK entertainment industry — and there was one particular ensemble that stole the show. TV presenter Maya Jama wowed in a stunning strapless textured dress by Sophie Couture, the brand from Azerbaijan designer Gunel Babayeva. Jama’s dramatic look was emphasised by a slim-fitting strapless bustier that transitioned into a voluminous skirt complete with structured ruffles and thigh-high split. The textured fabric and sporadic feathers attached created a theatrical look that ensured she was front and centre for her style. Along with stylist Kyle De’Volle, she expertly the chose the perfect accompaniments for such a state...
“Downton Abbey: A New Era” hosted its world premiere at London’s Cineworld Leicester Square on 25 April, and the movie’s leading stars dressed in their finest 1920s-inspired gowns. Lady Mary (played by Michelle Dockery) and Myrna Dalgleish (played by Laura Haddock) were among the best dressed, wearing sparkling, sheer-caped designer gowns. It was easy to see how the ladies of “Downton Abbey” took inspiration from 1920s fashion for their red carpet outfits. The style of the 1920s is often defined by the sparkling, sheer gowns worn by flappers and partygoers in “The Great Gatsby”. For the “Downton Abbey: A New Era” world premiere, stars wore sparkling and sheer gowns in colours of champagne, gold, silver, gray, and black velvet. Exp...
Emma Corrin wore a camp “balloon dress” by Loewe to the 2022 Olivier Awards, hosted on Sunday, 10 April, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Widely known for her starring role in “The Crown” as a young Princess Diana, Corrin attended the prestigious theatre accolades for her nomination as Best Actress for her role in “Anna X” at Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End. Corrin shared with fans on Instagram that her cheeky Loewe dress was a declaration of love “to the resiliency of theatres !!! and to god damn CAMP !!”, the star wrote. “Thank you for having me and for the honour of the nomination @olivierawards.” The round neck, strapless midi dress featured a beige flesh-tone balloon print, Corrin wore a light-beige balloo...
Zoë Kravitz arrived at “The Batman” premiere in New York and certainly dressed the part as Catwoman. Kravitz, who plays the character Selina Kyle alongside Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, wore a custom Oscar de la Renta dress with the silhouette of two black cats at the bust. Kravitz’s dress draws the perfect line between camp and elegant. The custom floor-length, strapless black gown features a plunging keyhole at the bust that goes straight down to her navel. The opening at the bust is fastened by corset-inspired lacing, and the silhouette of each kitty is perfectly positioned over each breast. Eagle-eyed fashion critic and Instagram account Diet Prada quickly spotted Oscar de la Renta’s design reference thanks to research done by vintage expert Cherie Balch of S...
If there was one thing we were all highly anticipating at the 2022 BRIT Awards, it was Adele. With her return to our social media feeds and music playlists, we knew it would only be a matter of months before we saw her gracing us with another beautiful look on the red carpet — and she didn’t disappoint. Known for her Hollywood-glamour-inspired looks during award season, Adele’s outfit at this year’s BRIT Awards nodded to another nostalgic fashion moment. Dressed in a custom Armani gown and styled by Jamie Mizrahi, Adele brought the star power as she returned to the BRIT Awards after six years. Armani is no stranger to dressing stars for the red carpet. With the return of the superstar to her home ground, the brand created a classic evening ensemble to complement the occas...
It looks as if everybody on the red carpet at the 2022 BRIT Awards had recently attended a screening of “The Matrix Resurrections.” Apparently, the sartorial order of the day was “undisputedly cool,” with attendees taking us into the future by swanning the carpet in black cutouts, structural shapes, ankle-sweeping coats, and a whole lot of leather. BRIT Award winner Little Simz led the vanguard in an all-black ensemble layered with a pop of neon green, courtesy of Prada. She completed the look with some red-tinted sunglasses that Trinity would no doubt approve of. Behind her came Ashley Roberts in a standout black halter-neck Mônot gown with leather gloves — this time fusing “The Matrix” with the late, great Thierry Mugler. It was clear to see MuglerR...
The 2021 British Independent Film Awards were held at Old Billingsgate in London on 5 Dec. to honour 2021’s most innovative and creative independent filmmaking and filmmakers in the UK. And whilst the focus of the evening was on the incredible films and talented actors, directors, and screenplay writers, the nominees and guests used the opportunity to show off some incredible style. The BIFA red carpet was full of luxurious, sumptuous fabrics that felt spot on for the festive season, like the midnight blue velvet suit worn by Ruth Wilson and the sapphire-coloured velvet gown worn by Alice Eve. There were plenty of glamorous metallic dresses, like Gugu Mbatha_Raw’s shimmering beige dress and Alesha Dixon’s black-and-gold number, whilst Kate Beckinsale and Lauryn Ajufo step...